Jeffrey Kurtze

February 14, 1949 - May 15, 2015

Jeffrey D. Kurtze, a longtime resident of Nashua and Hudson, New Hampshire, passed away on May 15 at Southern NH Medical Center. He was 66 years old, when he lost his heroic battle with heart disease and cancer. Mr. Kurtze grew up and attended schools in Pelham, New York where he earned a full National Merit Scholarship. This enabled him to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There he earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Engineer’s degrees. Upon graduation he began his career as an electrical engineer, at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Later, he found great pleasure in joining the staff at Apollo Computer and Avid Technology. His analytical mind, quick wit and generous spirit made him a favorite teammate and opponent in games. He also enjoyed flying his own plane and earned his commercial pilot’s license. Friends frequently asked him to use his melodic baritone voice to sing at gatherings. He is survived by his wife for 41 years, Barbara Kurtze, his mother Murielee Kurtze of Austin, TX, his brother, Dr. Douglas Kurtze of Ardsmore, PA, his sister: Sandra Dionne, of Austin TX, his nieces: Kerrie Herrera, Dawn Kurtze, Tracie Kurtze, Karin Kurtze of Austin, TX, and Jocelyn Kurtze of Ardsmore, PA and his nephews Eric Dionne of Michigan, and Benedict Kurtze of Ardsmore, PA. As were his wishes, there will be no viewing of the body or separate visiting hours. A simple service will be held at the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME at 50 FERRY ST. IN HUDSON on Monday, May 18th at 10am, preceding interment at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua.